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Texas jail administrator describes challenges, rewards of a career in corrections

"It's a people job. If you enjoy people, those inmates are people all day long. If you treat them fairly and with respect, you get respect"

After field training: How to take advantage of hidden learning opportunities

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After your initial training, it can seem like you are not seeing or learning nearly as much

Leveraging technology to reduce recidivism from intake to re-entry (eBook)

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Tyler Technologies

How mobile devices and apps can increase staff efficiency, resident well-being and safety for everyone

Retiring NM police chaplain initially pursued CO career to 'make a difference'

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While serving as a Marine in Japan, Jose Villegas saw news about the deadly riot at the New Mexico State Penitentiary and decided to become a corrections officer

10 behaviors that stifle career advancement in corrections

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If you work in an agency that offers career development opportunities, certain behaviors will deter your progression

Tips for getting through the corrections officer interview process

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Here are more tips on how to survive the interview

Staying motivated in corrections

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Here are some of the positive things about a career in corrections that all COs should be reminded of

20 dos and don'ts for new COs

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COs must balance helping inmates with maintaining a secure correctional facility – follow these top tips to improve your safety

How to build your retirement from corrections

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If you look at retirement like a standard four-sided foundation, it features four cornerstones: activity, financial, physical and emotional

Is your pension enough for a comfortable retirement?

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A pension might be padding for a comfortable retirement, but is it all you need?

8 pieces of advice for new correctional officers

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Being new in the correctional environment is overwhelming to say the least, but if you remember just a few things, you can shine above the rest

How to sell the profession of corrections

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If people could witness the daily operations of a correctional institution, they would see a complete city with many different occupations and career advancement opportunities

Ala. needs to fill nearly 2,000 open corrections positions

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The department manages an in-house population of more than 25,000 inmates

How criminal justice professionals should handle administration changes

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While experienced criminal justice professionals have dealt with administrative transitions, some newer practitioners may feel a bit anxious about their career future

Why failing can help you achieve a leadership post one day

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Self-development is a continuous process and you have to be on the edge or outside of your comfort zone in order to grow

NM commissioners debate salary increase

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It takes 160 hours of training per year for one detention center officer

The business of body cameras: 5 keys for procurement

What the public really thinks of corrections officers

Why body cameras in corrections?

550 courses and videos, plus training workflows and skills development tracking

Breaking down the correctional officer oath

First Circuit: Surgery performed on inmate to locate alleged contraband a violation of the Fourth Amendment

Using virtual reality to improve inmate interaction with families

Third Circuit reverses qualified immunity granted for Delaware prison officials

Book excerpt: Peer Support Fundamentals: Ask, Listen, Encourage, Follow-up

A video for wellness reform: 'PTSD911'

Duty to intervene applies in jails

Poll call: What should be the minimum age to become a corrections officer?

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